Encompass partners with Dialysis Clinics to secure complete diagnosis, care and treatment options for patients suffering from critical lower limb ischemia and foot wounds. The system is a proprietary copyrighted software and proprietary network of professional physicians specific to the PVD/PAD issue.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Answer…Monthly Poll April 2009

Despite advanced interventional techniques to restore straight-line flow, amputation continues to be a common “therapy” for lower limb ischemia. Estimated how many amputations are performed in Europe and the USA annually?

ANSWER...An estimated 200,000 amputations are performed in Europe and the USA annually.Visual Clues to PAD and Arterial Insufficiency• Cool, dry, atrophic skin on legs may have signs of cellulitis• Thickened or deformed nails-dystrophic• Hair loss or uneven distribution on legs• Muscle weakness or atrophy• Bruits on auscultation • Ulcers or wounds on lower extremities • Gangrene

The Benefits of Screening for PADEarly detection = increased PAD therapy optionsPatients return for continuing careIncreased credibility within the community for saving patient limbsIncrease patient well-being and prolong life

The Encompass patient screening and accountability network allows our network of highly specialized medical professionals to deliver accurate and effective diagnosis and treatment of both the symptoms and the cause of Peripheral Artery Disease and lower limb ischemia in dialysis patients.

Partner with Encompass Network Partners! For more information, contact Kelly Burleson at Kburleson@encompassnetworkpartners.com

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Encompass partners with Dialysis Clinics to secure complete diagnosis, care and treatment options for patients suffering from critical lower limb ischemia and foot wounds. The Encompass Network is a web base application that provides clinics with the tools for a thorough screening, systematic refereeing, and complete patient follow through from diagnosis to healing. Our user friendly system requires minimal staff time and the automated referring systems allow the attending physicians to review data and refer patient to a specialist based upon the patient assessment profile and easy “refer now” option. The assessment profile will keep the clinic informed with patient diagnosis, treatments and updates that go on outside of the clinic. The Encompass Network Partners system is a proprietary copyrighted software and proprietary network of professional physicians specific to the PVD/PAD issue.